Re: XP Copy

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From: Ron Bogart (ripSPAM_at_SUXtbit.net)
Date: 10/27/04 

Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 06:00:41 -0500

In news:O8J6rh$uEHA.1524@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
Samuel *** <sam@email.com> did some thinking and came up with these words:
> Jim,
>
> Does XP Home have Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) option available?
>
> "Jim Macklin" <p51mustang[threeX12]@xxxhotmail.calm> wrote in message
> news:eitFAV$uEHA.3972@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> Microsoft sells retail and a OEM version for use by people
>> who build their own computers. The OEM operating system can
>> be installed on one computer and it is then licensed only
>> for that computer. The MS OEM can do everything that a
>> retail CD can do, except it cannot do an upgrade over a
>> previous version. A retail operating system can be
>> installed and removed /moved to a series of new computers.
>> Retail also offers tech support options that are not
>> offered, or cost extra.
>>
>> Microsoft also sells and licenses the larger computer makers
>> to install customized versions of Windows on computers they
>> manufacture, these are also called OEM and this causes
>> confusion. Companies such as Compaq, HP, Dell and others
>> may use and supply Windows licensed only for computers they
>> make and licensed only for the computer.
>>
>> Since you are the "maker" you can buy a Microsoft OEM and
>> save cash, but you will be your only tech support (often
>> from the Windows Help and these newsgroups) and you will not
>> be able to move the OS to your next computer. A retail
>> Windows is licensed for one computer, you do get some tech
>> support and when you want to build a new computer you can
>> remove Windows from the old machine and install it in the
>> new machine. If you intend to build a lot of machines in
>> just a few years, retail is cheaper. But if you expect your
>> computer to last more than two years (perhaps longer) OEM is
>> cheaper up-front and you need an Windows OS for each
>> machine, so the OEM limit isn't really much of a
>> restriction. IMHO.
>>
>> XP home and Pro function the same, the difference is related
>> to networking support for more connections, joining domains,
>> and additional security settings usually needed in larger
>> networks (offices, colleges, or with computers that may
>> easily be stolen (laptops).
>>
>> Google for "windows oem vs retail" to see more info.
>>
>> Also http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/default.mspx
>>
>> and
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/default.mspx
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
>> But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
>>
>>
>> "Samuel ***" <sam@email.com> wrote in message
>> news:OYboJ8%23uEHA.2192@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I am building my own system from the ground up. I will be
>> buying XP, but I
>>> am confused with OEM, retail, etc versions.
>>>
>>> XP Home or Pro will do, but like to know more about the
>> different types of
>>> copies before I buy.
>>>
>>> Thanks.

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